Nobody likes queuing for a pint of milk. A self checkout kiosk gives your customers a faster way to pay and gives your staff time back for the shop floor. Here’s why the HiStone HS520 and HS330U are our go-to recommendations for retail.
Self-checkout is no longer just for the big supermarkets. Convenience stores, forecourts, garden centres, DIY stores, pharmacies and fashion retailers are all adding a self-checkout kiosk to cut queues at peak times and give customers a faster way to pay.
What a good self-checkout kiosk needs
- A large, clear touchscreen that guides the customer step by step.
- A fast 1D/2D barcode scanner that reads product barcodes and mobile vouchers first time.
- An integrated receipt printer that’s easy for staff to reload.
- Card payment integration with your existing payment provider.
- A robust, secure enclosure for unattended use.
HiStone HS520 – 27-inch self-checkout
The HS520 is a dedicated self-checkout terminal with a 27-inch Full HD true-flat capacitive touchscreen, integrated 80mm thermal printer, integrated 1D/2D barcode scanner, optional 3-track MSR, RFID or multi-function card reader and a built-in 150W power supply. The large screen makes basket review, age-check prompts and promotions easy to read.
HiStone HS330U – 23.8-inch Windows kiosk
The HS330U runs Windows 11 IoT LTSC or Pro on an 11th Gen Intel Core i3 (i5 optional), with a 23.8-inch Full HD screen, integrated single-window 1D/2D scanner (small or large window), 58/80mm printer and MSR or RFID options. It’s a strong all-rounder for retail self-checkout, click and collect and price-check stations.
Where retail self-checkout pays off
- Convenience and forecourt – quick baskets at breakfast and lunch peaks.
- Pharmacy retail – front-of-shop purchases while pharmacists focus on prescriptions.
- Garden centres and DIY – spread queues across the store.
- Stadium and venue shops – handle huge spikes before and after events.
Software compatibility
Both models run standard Windows, so they work with mainstream retail EPOS and self-checkout software. As an ICRTouch-accredited hardware partner we can also supply complete ICRTouch-ready systems. See our retail EPOS systems page for the wider range.
Self checkout kiosk FAQs
Do you supply bagging scales?
We can advise on scales and security peripherals to suit your software’s loss-prevention features.
Can these run assisted as well as self-service?
Yes – many retailers switch a lane between staffed and self-service depending on the time of day.
Related guides
- What is self-checkout?
- Self-service checkout: our best picks
- Self-service kiosk buying guide
- Fully automated kiosks
Book a kiosk demo
The best way to choose a kiosk is to stand in front of one. Come and try the full HiStone kiosk range in our Leicester showroom, bring your software if you like, and we’ll help you work out the right model, stand and payment set-up.
Call us on 0116 260 3100, email sales@b-spokesystems.com or get a quote online. Prefer to see it first? Book a visit to our Leicester showroom.